'Why My Candidate Should Be President'

February 03, 2008

With interest high, Super Tuesday elections this week and Virginia's primary approaching on Feb. 12, the Daily Press asked a local backer for each candidate to explain: 'Why my candidate should be president':

Backing Democrat Barack Obama because:

"Sen. Obama is teaching people that we can truly be one nation."

WILLIAM R. HARVEY

President of Hampton University

Backing Democrat Hillary Clinton because:

"She expresses a common-sense, reasonable approach on each issue."

RUTHANN KELLUM

Member of Hampton School Board

Backing Republican John McCain because:

"Now is not the time for on-the-job national security training."

MARTY WILLIAMS

Vice president of Malcolm Pirnie Inc.

Backing Republican Ron Paul because:

"I am tired of wasting my vote on the 'lesser of two evils.' "

THE REV. BRIAN WHITE

Pastor of Petsworth Baptist Church

Backing Republican Mitt Romney because:

"He is the only full-spectrum conservative."

MIKE WADE

President of Mike Wade -- Builder Inc.

Backing Republican Mike Huckabee because:

"We want a president who has lived a life of integrity."

SCOTT WAULTERS

Vice president of Amerigroup Corp.

More from these local figures on the candidates they're backing on A10.